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My grandmother passed away in 2023. She had a life insurance policy with Ohama Liberty for $75,000, intended to benefit her grandchildren. I'm her granddaughter, and while my older sister was adopted by my grandparents, my mother only helped towards my grandmother's last days. I am unsure... View More 
answered on Apr 10, 2025
A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about the loss of your grandmother. It sounds like your grandmother took out a policy with Mutual of Omaha. If you're getting nowhere, one option, before spending money on attorneys, could be to... View More
I need administrator of estate paperwork for my father who passed away. I don't believe he had a will, and I'm unsure how to proceed with managing his estate or addressing any potential debts or assets. I need guidance on the legal steps to take.
answered on Feb 26, 2025
Good morning.
Firstly, sorry for your loss.
If your late father was a NV resident, you may have to open a Probate action here. Whether you will need to do this, or what type of Probate may be required depends upon the type/value of his assets. Clark County Probate Court website... View More
My sister holds a medical power of attorney (POA) for our mother, who lives in Nevada. After our mother suffered a stroke and was initially expected to remain in the hospital, she was released back into a group home while her condition was less than stable. My sister did not notify me of this... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
I am sorry to hear your mother suffered a stroke. Such medical events are life changing. From this point forward, your sister has a lot of work, which can be very stressful and unsatisfying.
In re your sister's authority as agent under your mother's Power of Attorney for... View More
My grandmother recently passed away and myself and father are co-executors of her estate and trust. I live out of state and my father is trying to execute without acknowledging me as his co-executor and not being up front about what he is doing. I am Looking for an attorney to represent me as a... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
It’s crucial to consult with an attorney to address this matter effectively. Being a co-executor gives you specific rights and responsibilities, and an attorney can ensure that your role is acknowledged and that the estate is managed properly according to the terms of the trust and state laws.... View More
I believe it was a revocable trust. Can she remove me after my dad’s death? How do I get a copy without knowing the attorneys they used?
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in circumstances like these—where your father died away and you are unsure of your position as trustee or beneficiary of a revocable trust—you should be careful to consult with an attorney who specializes in trusts and estates. Here are some broad ideas,... View More
And if the child is not born, can there be a provision for the property to go to the state ? Bypassing the Child's parents.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
A very good attorney could draft such a future interest deed (contingent remainder; subject to an executory interest; etc.) which would not violate the Rule Against Perpetuities. Very few attorneys can draft an enforceable deed such as that, and no title companies. You will need to hire a NV... View More
My mother passed away with the majority of her assets distributed to heirs through beneficiaries, joint tenancy, etc. Leftover, there are a handful of checks made out to the estate of ____.
How do you actually go about cashing those checks with the affidavit?
answered on Feb 11, 2024
Likely the Affidavit will not be effective with banks, but you could try to ask if they would cash the checks. Try the bank you are currently work with. Or, send the affidavit to each of the issuers of the checks and them to re issue the check in your name. Depending upon the number of checks,... View More
The guy that said he would help my aunt with her trust, was heard talking to the guy he quitclaimed the deed to. The guy said he would pay him 100k and 3 weeks later the house is recorded as that other guy's and my aunt didn't approve this. They sold it for 300k less then it's worth.... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2024
Aunt must hire a competent NV attorney to file suit to set aside the transfer. If there is a trust, then the trustee may still have legal title if he did not convey. Attorney In Fact must also be sued for breach of fiduciary duty. Ejectment action may be needed in addition to a Quiet Title,... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
When a person passes away, their assets and liabilities become part of their estate. If your uncle's possessions are to go to his last surviving sibling, which is your mother, this should be outlined in his will or, if there is no will, according to state intestacy laws. However, spending... View More
He has 96k in a VA FIUCIARY account which in the fiduciary. He has 99k in an account which I am on, and 37k in a savings which I’m on. No spouse or other kids. I live in Henderson Nevada
answered on Jan 12, 2024
You don't say what state your father was a resident of. The state he was a resident of when he died determines which state law controls the distribution of his assets that are NOT real estate. The details of probate law vary from state to state. If I understand your questions correctly, there... View More
He has 96k in a VA FIUCIARY account which in the fiduciary. He has 99k in an account which I am on, and 37k in a savings which I’m on. No spouse or other kids. I live in Henderson Nevada
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing. Dealing with financial matters after a loss can be challenging, but there are clear steps to follow in this situation. Since you are the only child and your mother has also passed away, you are likely the primary heir to your father's... View More
The sentence is from a Last Will from Nevada (USA) and it reads "It is my intention to dispose of all property which I am entitled to dispose of by my Will." So does the person want to dispose by their Will of all property […] or does the person want to dispose of all their property... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2025
Your question does not make sense, as testators will usually dispose of all property owned at death. Powers over other non-estate assets might also be disposed of. Sometimes testators do die partially intestate, but all properties are still transferred either to the beneficiaries or the heirs.... View More
I think it's a simple amendment and don't want to pay the high price of an attorney agian.
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
You can amend it if you are the settlor and trustee. But it may destroy the Trust's purpose or make it unenforceable. Your Trust may have a substantial corpus, which might wind up going to your heirs instead of intended Trust Beneficiaries. Hire a NV attorney.
This is in Nevada. I am his only child and my existence is not mentioned in his will. He has a trust that passes solely to his spouse. We were not on speaking terms so I can’t claim he was manipulated. Is this how family members are written out of wills or is this something that can be contested?
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answered on May 6, 2024
Hire a NV attorney search the records and file an action, probably at least a Declaratory Judgment/Trust Construction action and a Will Contest. Otherwise forget about it.
My wife and I are getting older we want to protect what we have and preserve our rights to do as we wish with our bodies and avoid any possible moment when our choices are given to the court or other authority.
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
You are going to have to hire a NV attorney to plan your all's affairs. I do not advise putting everything in a trust, as some diversification is usually an advantage. Be prepared to describe all your valuable assets in detail and what you want to do with them.
Does it oversee the will and the trust. My brother put my half into a snt during my grieving. And provisions in the will with so many restrictions that I can never touch a penny. And I was named on the account so was the money supposed to go to me or the trust
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
You will need a NV attorney to contest the execution of the SNT, and have the money converted sent back to you. It will be difficult to set aside the transfer.
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
The time frame for filing financial documents before a hearing for a trust matter in Nevada is typically ten days.
My parents named me as successor of their home and before my mother passed she had an amendment put in that named my son as the successor trustee with me as the survivor trustee. In the amendment it says
A. DISPOSITION OF SETTLORS' HOME: we direct that (me) and (my son) receive a life... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
It sounds unprecise but unless there are other relevant or inconsistent terms, you should be able to give to your son your life estate or possibly a remainder. You could do that without the trust language.
Also when I file this form does the state of California offer a fee waiver if I cannot afford the filing fee?
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
You can generally get a California Small Estate Affidavit notarized in Nevada. When using out-of-state notaries for California legal documents, make sure the notary is familiar with the requirements. As for fee waivers, California courts do offer them for those who can demonstrate financial... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
In Nevada, if your will does not specifically address a piece of real property, it could potentially cause complications for your beneficiary. A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes for the distribution of your assets after your passing. If you own real property and it is not... View More
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